2026 Summer Mechanical Engineer Intern Bachelors (Gloucester, MA)

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials' VSE Business Unit and Ion Source Development Group are seeking Mechanical Engineer Interns to join our team for Summer 2026! This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the semiconductor equipment industry! You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in Mechanical Engineering.
In good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing is preferred.
Familiarity with Creo and Ansys is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine assignments aligned with entry-level professional engineering roles.
Apply fundamental theories, principles, and concepts of Mechanical Engineering.
Develop competence through structured work assignments and guided learning.
Use established procedures to solve routine or standard engineering problems.
Learn and utilize Applied Materials’ engineering change control system.
Design and create new parts for ion source testing.
Optimize and improve existing components to reduce cost and enhance performance.
Present findings and results in a collaborative group environment.
Work under instruction, guidance, and direction while demonstrating self-driven, hands-on initiative.